Can a probate estate be closed without administration when the only asset is a house that is about to be foreclosed?

This issue was recently addressed on a listserve that I am a member of, and the opinions were all over the map. Not practicing anywhere near...

In addition to the response of Attorney Reed, I would simply add that it is certainly possible to probate an estate without hiring an attorney. The...

Dealership refuses to abide by verbal agreement made with salesman, now fired. Will salesman's word be valid in court?

I agree with Attorney Valkenet. You are probably going to need an attorney on this one, unless the dealership decides to honor the agreement....

Should I sign a form to let my ex brother in law be estate representative

Without seeing the paperwork in question, there is no way to answer your questions with any confidence. It would not be unusual for a brother to...

Does Michigan have a law that grants compensation to the care-giving heir from the estate of the deceased?

I believe that you previously asked a very similar question. As I responded in that case, while each case is heavily dependent on the facts of THAT...

Does Michigan have a law that grants compensation to the deceased care-giving heir from the estate of the deceased?

You have a right to make a claim against the estate. This would almost certainly be something that is contested by the other heir(s). Unless you...

I agree with the other responses that the TITLE to the property is the key factor and not the mortgage. It is relatively unusual, however, to have...

How can I obtain temporary guardianship of my grandson from my daughter

The *best* way to accomplish what you are trying to do is to have your daughter sign a Power of Attorney form, delegating her parental rights to...

I bought a home on lake superior by means of a land contract and the taxes increased 8 times the owners. The realtor mislead us

I agree that more information is necessary before being able to advise you. There is a chance that in addition to the increase due to the taxable...

Is there a Michigan law that says you have to file a land contract?

I agree with Attorney Magy. I do not know why you would not want people to be on notice of your land contract interest. Just to be clear, it is...